4 Surprisingly Sensitive Things We Never Expected to Hear From a Wrestling Champ Who Can Squat 611 Pounds

John Cena makes some unexpected revelations in the latest issue of Men’s Health

It’s hard to believe that John Cena—the wrestling superstar with monster biceps and a 664-pound deadlift—was ever bullied. But it was getting shoved into lockers as a 12-year-old kid that first motivated him to start lifting weights.

Young Cena committed to lifting consistently; he logged his reps, sets, and loads. He saw progress on the paper and then in the mirror.

Or when Schumer asks him to talk dirty in bed and he busts out some Mandarin. (Cena has been studying Mandarin Chinese to help the WWE appeal to a wider fan base.)

John Loomis

He could teach you a thing or two about how to be a great partner.

Cena has been dating WWE “diva” Nikki Bella for three years. He says the key to making a relationship work is putting in the time and effort to show her you care:

“It could be a card, could be flowers, an unplanned date, a kiss on the cheek; and you say, ‘I know how hard you’re working, and I care for you. I’m giving you the distance you need, but I’m here for you whenever you need me.’”

He has granted more than 500 wishes through the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

And still, he doesn’t feel like he’s done enough.

“That’s over 15 years, roughly 5,475 days,” he says. “That means I’ve been idle for 4,975 days. I feel like I’m not meeting enough kids. The days I see a Make-A-Wish kid are the best days of the week. It’s a real privilege.”

“I give them exactly what they give me—hope. It’s a day off from the normal struggle.”

John Loomis

For the full interview with Cena—including his five secrets for bigger muscles—check out the June issue of Men’s Health, available now on the Apple iTunes Newsstand.

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